Gespräch
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The forum discusses about the following points:
– The importance of interfaith dialogues
– The definitions of "Hindu"
– A short history of Hinduism
– Basic belief systems in Hinduism
– The caste system
– The caste system and the rise of Islam
– Hinduism in politics
- Gandhi and revolution
- Fundamentalism and the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh)
- The formation of the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- The conflict between the Hindus and the Muslims in India
18.00 – 19.00
Presentation and reading of paper by Eddin Khoo
19.00 – 20.00
Refreshments and light discussions
20.00 – 21.00
Discussions and question and answer session
21.00 – 22.30
Summary and end of programme